A Riverside bicycle accident lawyer becomes essential if you or a loved one have been seriously injured on your bike due to a driver’s negligence or reckless behavior. Perhaps a driver’s abrupt turn on Magnolia Avenue led to catastrophe. Maybe a car or truck unexpectedly entered a bike lane on La Sierra and struck you while you were riding your bicycle. There are also countless busy intersections throughout Riverside where a driver’s mistake can leave a cyclist seriously injured. Whatever the circumstances of your Riverside bicycle crash, in the aftermath, you may be trying to manage medical treatment, transportation challenges, and insurance representatives requesting information before you fully understand your condition. These crashes disrupt routines, create financial pressure, and make it difficult to regain stability. Greene Broillet & Wheeler provides legal representation grounded in thorough case development and careful attention to the long-term impact these injuries can have. Our legal advocacy will demand compensation for you in the short-term and the long-term. Your life may be forever changed after a Riverside bicycle accident. As a result, you deserve maximum compensation.
When we handle a lawsuit for a Riverside bicycle accident, we bring the same preparation and resources that have guided our work for five decades. Greene Broillet & Wheeler has been recognized by U.S. News—Best Law Firms, and many of our attorneys have earned honors from Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. Our record includes significant outcomes across California, including an $11.5 million settlement in a distracted driving wrongful death case involving a bicyclist struck by an LA County Sheriff’s Deputy. Every matter is different, and results vary, but outcomes like this reflect our ability to analyze complex collisions and present clear evidence of responsibility. There is truly no case too complex or adversary too large for us to handle.
Each client benefits from a full trial team supported by investigators, legal strategists, and experts in accident reconstruction, biomechanics, and economic loss. These resources allow us to examine roadway conditions, visibility, vehicle movements, and injury mechanisms with precision. We prepare every case as if it will move to trial, which strengthens our position from the beginning.
Our Riverside bicycle accident lawyers also remain active in statewide legal organizations, reinforcing our commitment to ethical advocacy and continued leadership in the profession.
Riverside’s busy corridors, such as Mission Inn Avenue, Magnolia Avenue, La Sierra Avenue, and major intersections linking residential areas to commercial zones, create conditions where cyclists often face heightened risk.
Bicycle collisions in Riverside occur under many circumstances, including:
Many of these incidents arise from preventable conduct. Regardless of the cause, early investigation helps us identify every contributing factor and evaluate the extent of both immediate and long-term losses.
Your health and safety are the top priority after any bicycle crash. The actions taken in the moments that follow can also influence the strength of a future claim. California law requires drivers involved in property-damage incidents to stop and exchange identifying information. According to California Vehicle Code Section 20002, motorists must locate the property owner (which can include your bicycle) and provide their name, address, driver’s license, and vehicle registration, even when the vehicle is moved to avoid blocking traffic.
Beyond these legal requirements, several steps can help protect your well-being and preserve important evidence after a Riverside bicycle accident:
Following these measures supports both your recovery and your ability to pursue compensation with a formidable legal claim.
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Liability in a bicycle collision depends on whether the motorist, cyclist, or another party failed to use reasonable care. Clarifying this concept is important because, in California, an injured person’s own conduct does not necessarily prevent recovery, but it may reduce the damages. This principle, known as comparative negligence, means fault is assigned according to each party’s contribution. The CACI 405 jury instruction explains that a claimant’s contributing negligence is considered only when measuring damages, not when determining if recovery is allowed.
We examine all evidence that may influence fault, including:
By evaluating these elements, we determine how the collision occurred and identify all responsible parties, which may include a driver, commercial operator, property owner, or public entity responsible for roadway maintenance.
A bicycle crash often leads to significant financial and personal loss. California law allows injured individuals to pursue compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. Depending on your circumstances, recoverable damages may include:
When we build a case, we collaborate with medical specialists, vocational experts, and economists to assess both the immediate and long-term effects of your injuries. Through this focused analysis, a Riverside bicycle accident lawyer from our team can present a clear and detailed picture of your losses and argue for the compensation you need.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle collision, our team is ready to help you understand your rights and pursue accountability under California law. Greene Broillet & Wheeler has represented cyclists throughout the state for five decades, and we remain committed to thorough preparation, ethical advocacy, and attentive guidance in every case.
To discuss your situation with a Riverside bicycle accident lawyer, call 866-634-4525 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you move forward.
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Browne Greene is a legendary California trial lawyer and senior partner whose career has set national standards for plaintiff advocacy. He has tried and won more million-dollar jury verdicts than any attorney in California history, including numerous seven- and eight-figure results across personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. Consistently recognized among The Best Lawyers in America since 1987, Browne is a former Trial Lawyer of the Year and a long-standing Super Lawyer, widely respected for his leadership, courtroom excellence, and lifelong service to the legal profession.
Named in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP ranks as Tier 1 Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs in Los Angeles.
Many firm members have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, including Browne Greene, Christine Spagnoli, and Bruce Broillet, recipients of the Marvin E. Lewis Award. In addition, attorneys Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr, Molly McKibben, and Tobin Lanzetta has been honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award.
All of our attorneys are proud to be active members of the Los Angeles County Bar Association or LACBA.
Our attorneys were featured in TopVerdict for having one of the Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019, with $15 million won for the plaintiff in Keck v. Bel-Air Bay Club.
Partners Geoff Wells and Ivan Puchalt were both named among the 2025 Consumer Attorney Visionaries by LA Times Studios.
Several partners are active members in the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, with attorneys Browne Greene, Bruce Broillet, and Christine Spagnoli named “Trial Lawyer of the Year.”
Firm partners Christine D. Spagnoli and Molly McKibben have both been honored by the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and are active members.
After winning $2.6 million for the plaintiff’s side in a head-on collision case, our victory was named in the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2019 by TopVerdict.
Several of our partners are members in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national invite-only association consisting of the most experienced trial lawyers.
Our team includes several Fellows and Associates with the invite-only International Society of Barristers in recognition of their trial advocacy.
Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, was featured by TopVerdict in the Top 100 Settlements across all practice areas in California for 2019.
Bruce A. Broillet and Christine D. Spagnoli are Fellows with the invite-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a group of elite trial lawyers from over 30 countries.
Recipients of this recognition are held up to the same standards as for The Best Lawyers in America, but only legal professionals in the first ten years of their careers qualify. Four attorneys at GBW have been recognized with this award in 2021.
Founding partners Browne Greene and Bruce A. Broillet are both members of the exclusive invite-only Inner Circle of Advocates, as two of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.
Our firm has more attorneys on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists than any other law firm in Southern California, with 15 members selected.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partiner, Tim J. Wheeler who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.
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